Personal identity and representing the family in jewellery and objects is as much a nationalistic symbol, as it is one of self pride. The rise in popularity of the miniature portrait has a direct line to royal patronage and suits the changing value of the upper class. With the Renaissance offering a new way of… Continue reading Overview of Mourning Miniture Portraits
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‘A Parents Loss’ Mourning Miniature
It is often when appreciating a mourning jewel that the nature of the subject gets lost. The beauty of a jewel, the artistry and the quality all define the appreciation, but the most grounding element is always in the dedication. With the dedication in this miniature, we see the personal statement of combined loss –… Continue reading ‘A Parents Loss’ Mourning Miniature
Nelson Memorial Miniature
Horatio Nelson’s death in 1805 during the Battle of Trafalgar was a landmark in the Napoleonic Wars and also for British society. With his growing legacy as a national hero, many items, from jewellery to household objects were created to commemorate him. Nelson mourning rings were created in limited number and as proof of the… Continue reading Nelson Memorial Miniature
Neoclassical Sepia Mourning Brooch: Not Lost But Gone Before
There is a lot of elegant and unique detail in this wonderful brooch, much of its representation is quite simple and quite bespoke. The piece depicts the cherub waiting in the heavens amongst the clouds, flanked with the unbalanced ‘NOT LOST BUT GONE BEFORE’ across the border. In the centre is the female leaning against… Continue reading Neoclassical Sepia Mourning Brooch: Not Lost But Gone Before